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February 24, 2012

Fairy Tale Writing

Fairy Tale Checklist:

Run-ons/Fragments = big penalty for each one!**

Paragraph 1
  • Title underlined, capitalized
  • Two phrases to begin story
  • Two adjectives in front of main character’s name
  • A title for the main character…Alexandra, the blue-eye one
  • Include what is so special about the object.
Paragraph 2
  • Absolute (at beginning of sentence)
  • Vivid verb
  • Describe the animal using figurative language **Yes, you may have more than one fig. lang. Hyperbole works well!
Paragraph 3
  • Appositive to go with evil character (commas needed)
  • Where did they find the special object?
Paragraph 4
  • How was the special object presented?
  • Different ending


Go to Fairy tale maker --- WORKS BEST IN INTERNET EXPLORER!!
Take your time and fill in the blanks with information that will create a great fairy tale!
Follow all directions and then copy and paste the fairy tale into a Word document. The words MIGHT be highlighted, so you must highlight the story and change the font to WHITE and BOLD.

OPEN this sample below. Make the necessary changes to your fairy tale and save. Do not print.
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Fairy tale instructions.doc

Add three pieces of clip art and a page border/design.

Add your "new" heading at the top and print when finished.











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February 134, 2012

On the evening of Valentine’s Day in Barbers Hill, about 300 miles off the GulfofMexico…



Use this beginning to write a paragraph (6-8) sentences, sentences are 10-12 words long.



*Must use appositive, vivid verb, and hyphenated adjective. Topic: Valentine’s Day



NO RUN-ON sentences



Clip art



Remember…new heading = required










Writing Projects!


Letter to Barbers Hill High School Theater Cast and Crew!

In appreciation of allowing us to watch a performance of Alice in Wonderland, we are writing post cards to the members of the cast and crew. Open the post card template and follow the directions to complete the activity. These will be finished today and delivered tomorrow!




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Editing Checklist!**


DO YOU HAVE???

  1. a clipart stamp that fits in the box?
  2. comma after greeting Dear Alice in Wonderland Cast and Crew
  3. BODY of postcard
    • introduce self
    • grade in
    • what day you saw performance
    • two parts you liked
    • one question about theater
    • thank them for having you watch
    • positive comment

4. Comma after closing
5. Your named signed in ink
6. Your first, last name typed
7. Black and white clipart placed correctly